NFU Mutual Agents and their staff at the Brecon agency recently nominated local charity Brecon Advice Centre to receive a donation of £6,433 from NFU Mutual’s national £1.92 million ‘Agency Giving Fund’.

The leading rural insurer launched this fund, now in its fourth year, to help local frontline charities across the country.

The Agency Giving Fund forms part of NFU Mutual’s £3.25m funding pledge for both local and national charities in 2023, to assist with recovery from the pandemic and to help tackle the impact of the rising cost of living.

To ensure these donations reach all corners of the UK and are directed where they’re needed most, all NFU Mutual Agencies, with more than 295 offices nationwide, have been given the opportunity to nominate local charities to receive a share of the fund.

Brecon Advice Centre is a free drop-in centre which regularly deals with issues such as bill payments, arrears, relationships, monetary concerns, debt, benefit, health issues and much more. This donation will enable the team to continue their services and help to reduce stress and anxiety some may be feeling.

Alan Bulger, Agent at NFU Mutual Brecon, said: “This fund is a fantastic way for NFU Mutual to recognise and support the great work that Brecon Advice Centre undertake in the local area of Brecon.

“Brecon Advice Centre is staffed by a number of highly-qualified volunteers who are able to provide free, impartial and confidential advice on a variety of subjects. They offer a no appointment one-to-one meeting in person with one of their qualified and experienced advisors – simply turn up and you will be seen.”

Keith Lawson, Brecon Advice Centre Manager, said: “Brecon Advice Centre has been providing a free, face-to-face and impartial service to the residents of Brecon and the surrounding areas for almost 50 years.

“As a charity, we are totally reliant on donations to continue this valuable service and this magnificent support from NFU Mutual is a welcome shot in the arm to help us continue well into 2024. We are truly grateful.”

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